Charlotte’s Elizabeth neighborhood just picked up a new modern Indian player at 1535 Elizabeth Ave: Taj House. By day, the spot turns out curry dishes and rice bowls for lunch, while evenings bring a fuller menu that leans on tandoori specialties and biryanis. The setup is clearly aimed at both quick midday orders and more leisurely, full-table dinner service.
What’s on the menu
According to Axios Charlotte, dinner highlights include Tandoori Lamb Chops and Tandoori Lobster. On the biryani side, diners will find Hyderabadi Goat Biryani and Royal Dum Chicken Biryani. The same report notes a drinks program with nine cocktails, including a mango rum lassi and a chai espresso martini, along with mocktails, beer and wine. Lunch is built around curry plates and rice bowls designed for quicker service.
Prices, ordering and hours
Menu listings on delivery platforms show items such as Chicken 65 over rice at about $14, Chicken Tikka Masala near $15 and Goat Curry around $17, per Uber Eats. Those same listings indicate weekday lunch and evening service blocks, with extended hours on Fridays and Saturdays. Delivery and pickup run through the major apps, while the restaurant offers full dinner service on site in the evenings.
Space and local context
Taj House has moved into the address that previously housed Big Ben and Carpe Diem at 1535 Elizabeth Ave, according to Axios Charlotte. Early coverage of the project named co-owner Sachin Salian and partners and outlined plans for a sizable, full-service venue, per Business Debut. The opening lands in the middle of a busy stretch of restaurant debuts in Charlotte this year, joining other Indian concepts highlighted by local business coverage such as the Charlotte Business Journal.
